RETARDS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

retards

verb

present tense third-person singular of retard

as in slows

to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds

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Cooling potatoes after cooking converts some of the starch into resistant starch, which slows blood sugar spikes.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
During busy times, intersections become jammed, and traffic slows down to a crawl.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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